Tolkien, John Ronald Reuel, The Hobbit, or There and Back Again, 1946, fourth printing of the first edition, George Allen and Unwin, London, hardcover, original green cloth, 7.5 x 5.25 inches, map endpapers, color frontis and other illustrations by the author. No dust jacket. The last printing of the first edition of one of the most enduring works of fantasy and fiction ever written. In good condition, binding is square and secure, text is clean and unmarked; very light but expected fading to the paper; bottom corner of first 15 pages slightly creased; light rubbing along the edges of the spine, foot of spine frayed in one place, corners bumped and a bit worn; old ink gift inscription to the fly leaf; faded green top stain. Merchandise will be packed and transported by the purchaser at their own risk and expense. A list of recommended shippers is on our website: https://www.conceptgallery.com/auctions/shipping/ .